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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of garlic, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. This comforting recipe leverages a skillet for browning the chicken and making the sauce, then finishes cooking slowly in a crockpot to develop deep flavors and juicy chicken. It’s perfect served over pasta for an easy yet impressive family meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Garnish & Toppings

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • Fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts on both sides generously with kosher salt and pepper to enhance the flavor and prepare for browning.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook each side for 3-5 minutes just until browned. This step seals in juices but does not fully cook the chicken, as it will finish in the crockpot.
  3. Make the Sauce Base: Remove the chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in flour to form a roux paste.
  4. Add Liquids and Cheese: Slowly whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Continue stirring and simmering the sauce for a few minutes until it thickens slightly and the cheese melts completely.
  5. Assemble in Crockpot: Pour the creamy sauce into the bottom of the crockpot. Layer the browned chicken breasts on top of the sauce, then sprinkle the sun-dried tomatoes evenly over the chicken.
  6. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, tender, and infused with flavors of the sauce and tomatoes.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle fresh chopped basil leaves over the chicken. Serve warm over your favorite pasta to complete the meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
  • If sun-dried tomatoes are oily, drain excess oil to prevent the dish from becoming too greasy.
  • For a lower-fat version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or use a light cream alternative.
  • This dish pairs well with fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti for best results.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/crockpot-marry-me-chicken-recipe/